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propulsion

/prəˈpʌlʃən/

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1 · noun

the force or system that moves a vehicle forward

推进力；推进系统

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Engineers tested a new propulsion system for the research vessel.
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工程师测试了科研船的一套新推进系统。
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Pronunciation: /prəˈpʌlʃən/

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